Dubai Electrical energy and Water Authority (DEWA) has introduced that it’s going to undertake the cubic metre as the usual unit for measuring water consumption ranging from the March 2025 billing cycle. This determination aligns with Cupboard Decision No. (85) of 2023 and Ministerial Decision No. (43) of 2024, issued by the Ministry of Trade and Superior Know-how, which mandates the discontinuation of the imperial gallon (IG) unit in water meters throughout the UAE.
“We’re dedicated to adhering to native and worldwide rules to make sure our providers meet the very best requirements of high quality, effectivity, reliability and availability. Adopting the cubic metre as a uniform and globally recognised measurement unit, reasonably than the imperial gallon, is a big step in the direction of enhancing alignment with worldwide greatest practices. This transition will facilitate benchmarking throughout sectors, assist our efforts to supply world-class providers and improve DEWA’s management in innovation and sustainability, finally benefiting prospects and stakeholders,” stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
The sensible meters presently put in for patrons are already suitable with the cubic metre measurement system, so no adjustments to prospects’ meters shall be required. To make sure a clean and seamless transition, DEWA will embody each models (cubic metres and gallons) in water payments and on the shopper dashboard as a part of the preparatory section. The ultimate adoption of the brand new unit will take impact with the March 2025 billing cycle. Prospects shall be knowledgeable of the change by means of official communication channels.
The present sensible meters put in for patrons are already suitable with the measurement system in cubic metres, and DEWA won’t change prospects’ meters. To make sure a simple and seamless change, DEWA will start to incorporate each models (cubic metres and gallons) within the water payments and the shopper’s dashboard, in preparation for the ultimate adoption of the brand new unit, ranging from March 2025 billing cycle. Prospects shall be notified of the brand new change by means of official communication channels.
Prospects can discover extra data on DEWA’s web site (www.dewa.gov.ae) and sensible app, or by contacting the Buyer Care Centre on 046019999.
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